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Vision

The Society of Nigerian Artists engenders the highest standards of scholarship, creativity, criticism and teaching of the visual arts in Nigeria to encourage intellectual advancement and the development of skills that enrich visual arts professionals and their contribution to national development.

Mission

To uphold excellence and engender the highest professional standards in the practice of visual arts in Nigeria while encouraging its appreciation through publications, research, education and exhibitions.

Value

The SNA represents the diverse community of visual arts professionals in Nigeria by promoting originality and excellence in scholarship, creativity, interpretation, and teaching in the practice of visual arts in Nigeria.

sna logo

Our Logo is the most visible representation of the
Society. It consists of our name and symbol,

The Queen Idia mask.

Its history dates back to more than 500 years ago.
Queen Idia was the mother of Oba Esigie, one of Benin kingdom’s greatest kings,
A revered warrior, she helped conquer his enemies and save the kingdom from collapse.

In appreciation, he created the title of Iyoba (Queen Mother) and commissioned the mask.

Carved from ivory, the Queen Idia mask is one of the most iconic

works of the royal arts of the ancient Benin kingdom (1440-1897).

Produced mainly for the Oba to affirm his divine nature, as well as record historical events,

Benin art is renowned all over the world for its excellent craftsmanship.

Opportunities

This section contains updated information about artists, scholars , museums, professionals, educators and other members of the visual arts community to facilitate professional development.

It includes bursaries funding for artistic projects, notices of residencies, employment opportunities, calls for papers and to submit work to exhibitions and as well as competitions.

Portfolio Review

Call for Entries: Modern and Contemporary Art Auction
TKMG Auction House announces its call for entries for the 2018 Auction of Modern and Contemporary Art to be held mid-2018, at Terra Kulture Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos.
To apply; please send full caption of images, pricing and information of artwork to enquires@terrakulturemydrimauctionhouse.com or mydrimgallery1@yahoo.com.
Submission closes on March 31st, 2018.

national executives

Oliver Enwonwu

President-08184553331 oliverenwonwu@snanational.org

Oliver Enwonwu

President-08184553331 oliverenwonwu@snanational.org

Diseye Tantua

Vice President East-08033097857 diseyetantua@snanational.org

Diseye Tantua

Vice President East-08033097857 diseyetantua@snanational.org

Adam Sheikh Lemu

Vice President Middle Belt-08035999610 adamlemu@snanational.org

Adam Sheikh Lemu

Vice President Middle Belt-08035999610 adamlemu@snanational.org

Atiku Abubakar

Vice President North-08142085675 atikuabubakar@snanational.org

Atiku Abubakar

Vice President North-08142085675 atikuabubakar@snanational.org

Archibong Bassey

Hon. General Secretary-08151122141 archibongbassey@snanational.org

Archibong Bassey

Hon. General Secretary-08151122141 archibongbassey@snanational.org

Yemi Oladipo

Treasurer-08033440055 yemioladipo@snanational.org

Yemi Oladipo

Treasurer-08033440055 yemioladipo@snanational.org

Hajia Binta Garba

Assistant General Secretary-08037258625 bintagarba@snanational.org

Hajia Binta Garba

Assistant General Secretary-08037258625 bintagarba@snanational.org

Adebola Adalumo

Financial Secretary-08174825959 adebolaadalumo@snanational.org

Adebola Adalumo

Financial Secretary-08174825959 adebolaadalumo@snanational.org

Chidimma Nwankwo

Publicity Secretary-08035451016 chidimmanwankwo@snanational.org

Chidimma Nwankwo

Publicity Secretary-08035451016 chidimmanwankwo@snanational.org

Sir Chuka Nnabuife

Ex Officio-08111813091 chukannabuife@snanational.org

Sir Chuka Nnabuife

Ex Officio-08111813091 chukannabuife@snanational.org

Dr.Harrie Bazunu

Ex Officio-08036761416 harriebazunu@snanational.org

Dr.Harrie Bazunu

Ex Officio-08036761416 harriebazunu@snanational.org

Comrade David Aigbe

Ex Officio-08064557001 davidaigbe@snanational.org

Comrade David Aigbe

Ex Officio-08064557001 davidaigbe@snanational.org

Exhibition

INÊS VALLE AND KITSO LYNN LELLIOTT

Opening Reception: March 22, 2018, 6pm

Artist Talk: March 24, 2018, 1 PM

From March 22 ― 29, 2018 Arthouse Foundation will present a joint exhibition by the Inês Valle and Kitso Lynn Lelliott at 16/16, 16 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The exhibition features the final projects undertaken during the artists’ three-month residences in Lagos.

Beauty Africa

The event will take place at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island Annex, Lagos, and will feature beauty, health, wellness, skin care, hair and makeup products such as cosmetics, perfume and fragrances.

Beauty Africa will provide a platform for local and foreign companies to meet and interact with specialists and professionals as well as dealers and distributors in the Nigeria beauty and wellness industry.

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artist of the month

Odun Orimolade was born in 1976. She holds a Higher National Diploma in painting from Yaba College of Technology, where she now holds a faculty position in the School of Art, Design and Printing. Orimolade is also an alumna of the University of South Africa, where she is pursuing further studies.

Odun Orimolade’s work has been exhibited extensively in Nigeria and internationally. Her first solo exhibition was held at the Terra Kulture Gallery in Lagos (2006). More recent exhibitions include a solo at the UNISA Space Art Gallery in Pretoria, South Africa and Six Draughtsmen at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MOCADA, 2013). In addition to her independent practice, Orimolade has taken part in several artistic collaborations in Nigeria.

latest news

The Studio, A Journal of Contemporary Art and Theory is peer-reviewed, and is published twice a year by the Department of Fine Art, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. The Studio publishes contributions which are the results of explorations of studio practices, based on established miscellany of methodologies in all areas of the visual arts. Articles […]

The Society of Nigerian Artists, Plateau State Chapter cordially invites the general public to the opening of an art exhibition titled ‘Reawakening’. The exhibition opens at 11:30am on March 22, 2018, at the Exhibition Hall, National Museum, Kaduna.

To mark the International Women’s Day, The Female Artists Association of Nigeria, in collaboration with Nike Art Gallery Lagos invites the general public to her International Annual Art Exhibition titled ‘Press for Progress: Women Move On’. The exhibition runs from March 8 till 13, 2018, and opens at 4pm.